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Title: FRESHMAN

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WELCOME

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REGISTRATION FOR 2007/2008

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Graduation RequirementsA minimum of 220 Semester
credits in the following subject areas are
required for graduation from Great Oak

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UC/CSU A-G High School Course Requirements

These courses represent the minimum academic
standards to be eligible for admission in the
UC/CSU systems. All courses must be completed
with a C or better. There are additional
testing, grade point average, and application
requirements as well.
A. History and Social Science Including 1 year
of U.S. History, World History, Government and
Geography.
B. English 4 years of college preparatory
English Composition and Literature (take one each
year).
C. Math 3 years required (4 years recommended),
including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, or
higher mathematics.
D. Laboratory Science 2 years required (3 years
recommended). Two years must include one year in
biology and one year in either chemistry or
physics.
E. Language (other than English) 2 years
required (3 years recommended) of the same
language (American Sign Language counts, yet the
ROP ASL class at GOHS is still waiting on course
approval by UC).
F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year of dance,
drama, music, or visual art.
G. College Preparatory Elective 1 year or more
of any of the subjects listed above.

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Advanced Placement Program

What is the Advanced Placement (AP) Program?
It is college-level courses and exams for
secondary school students.
What is an AP course like?
It is a special college-level learning experience
that most often takes a full academic year.
The advantages of taking AP courses
Exemption by your college or university from
beginning courses and permission to take higher
level courses in certain fields.
Academic credit awarded for exams taken.
Tuition saving up to a year of credit may be
given for three or more qualifying AP grades.
Time to explore undergraduate subject areas that
you wouldnt otherwise be able to study.
Eligibility for honors and other special programs
open to students who have received AP recognition.

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PRE-IB COURSES

The IB program is a rigorous pre-university
course of studies offered to 11th and 12th grade
students. IB students will be required to
participate in higher level coursework across the
curriculum.
Pre-IB courses are offered in English and Global
Science for 9th Grade
Pre-IB is recommended for students considering AP
courses.
Pre-IB Students will be required to perform
additional service projects (i.e., Science
Olympiad).
Pre-IB students MUST be registered for a foreign
language (ASL is not approved)

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AVIDAdvancement Via Individual Determination

What is AVID?
An elective course to be taken all four years,
geared towards increasing student enrollment in 4
year universities.
AVID teaches note taking, test taking
organization skills. We educate students on the
requirements to attend college, prepare students
for the SATs, and assist with filling out college
applications and scholarships. We also hire
trained tutors to assist students with
challenging course work take field trips to
local colleges.
Who is eligible?
The ideal AVID student has a 2.0-3.8 GPA, is
motivated, dedicated to attending a 4 year
college upon GOHS graduation, and is committed to
a rigorous, college-bound schedule all four
years. First generation college students are
highly encouraged to apply!
How do I apply?
Contact mellsworth_at_tvusd.k12.ca.us Applications
are available online. Be sure to complete the
application process, get letters of
recommendation from teachers, and schedule an
interview.

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SAMPLE FRESHMAN SCHEDULEWITH 1 ELECTIVE

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FRESHMEN SUCCESSSTUDENTS

Get involved join/start a club or sport
Ask questions, seek help when you need it
Check grades weekly Wednesday Progress Report
and/or Grades On-line
2 semesters with 6 and 12 week progress reports
end of semester grades (January and June) go on
transcript
Learn organization and study skills early use
student planner, binder, tutoring options, and
daily study times
Be familiar with attendance and tardy policies
Get to know staff at GOHS

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FRESHMEN SUCCESSPARENTS

Encourage club/sport involvement
Be prepared for I dont have any homework. Help
them develop structured study/practice times
throughout the week. Assessments count for the
majority of final grade.
Ask your student to see all syllabi at beginning
of the year
Familiarize yourself with various school websites
and give your e-mail address to get news and info
from GOHS
Help them learn to keep track of grades with Wed.
Progress Report and Grades On-line
Email is generally the fastest and preferred
method of communication
Please remember to call ahead for appointment to
meet with teacher or staff member. Classes arent
interrupted and appointments are usually needed
due to the number of students that we serve.